Enrichment: Lois B. Cohan Museums-to-Go
Museums-to-Go provides up to $600 in funding for early learning programs to access experiences from local museums and institutions, either in the classroom or via field trips.
Overview
Founded by Bob Cohan and the Cohan Family to honor the memory of Lois B. Cohan, Museums-to-Go is deeply committed to provided enriching and educational experiences for young children. Participating programs receive a curated list of community-based partners and vendors to choose from. Educators can then connect directly with a vendor, schedule their experience, and submit the invoice to First Up for payment—keeping the process simple, accessible, and stress-free.
How it works
- Participating programs receive a Vendor Participation List, which outlines offerings from more than two dozen vendors.
- Participating programs receive a $600 grant toward classroom experiences or field trips. Programs call vendors directly to schedule, and when they receive the invoice, they send the invoice to First Up, which processes payment and sends a confirmation email.
- In the case of field trips, bus transportation is covered over and above the $600. We maintain a list of approved transportation vendors.
- Programs can book more than one experience to fully utilize the $600 grant. If the invoices exceed this amount, the participating program is responsible for paying the remainder.
To learn more or get involved, please email us.
Museums-to-Go is made possible through the generous support of Bob Cohan and the Cohan Family, whose commitment helps ensure all children have opportunities to explore, create, and see themselves reflected in the world around them.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Museums-to-Go
What Is the Lois B. Cohan Museums-to-Go Program?
Museums-to-Go helps early learning programs access enriching educational experiences from local museums, institutions, and community-based organizations. Experiences can take place in the classroom or through field trips.
How Much Funding Does Museums-to-Go Provide?
Participating early learning programs receive up to $600 in grant funding toward eligible classroom experiences or field trips offered by participating vendors.
Does Museums-to-Go Cover Transportation for Field Trips?
Yes. For field trips, approved bus transportation is covered separately from the $600 grant. First Up maintains a list of approved transportation vendors for participating programs.
How Does Scheduling and Payment Work?
Participating programs receive a Vendor Participation List with offerings from more than two dozen vendors. Programs contact the vendor directly to schedule an experience and then send the invoice to First Up for payment.
Can Programs Book More Than One Museums-to-Go Experience?
Yes. Programs can book multiple experiences to use the full $600 grant. If the combined cost exceeds $600, the participating program is responsible for the remaining balance.